Refinement : character that testifies to delicacy, elegance, subtlety and a quest for perfection in every detail.
As future brides and grooms, have you always dreamed of a chic, elegant, romantic wedding, but without the frilly, busy side? Do you imagine delicate, chic details, from the decorations to your chignon? Here are five tips for creating a clean, simple atmosphere at your wedding.
Pure colors for a chic, elegant wedding
Colors are the main element when it comes to setting the mood and determining a theme. For an elegant wedding, the most common colors are light. Soothing and delicate, they add clarity and chic to the elements.
Choose "nude" or neutral colors, such as white, beige, taupe, cream, old pink and soft pastels like water green.
An authentic place that has stood the test of time
This is the provider to book first, as it's the one with the fastest departure times. Castle, country house or farmhouseWe love these authentic places, straight out of these historical and romantic series.
You're sure to fall head over heels for the renovated premises, which have retained their old-world charm, from their characterful interiors to the details of the facade, the exceptional furnishings and chandeliers, not to mention their formal gardens. Places where the vestiges of a bygone era can be found.
Become a duchess and mistress of the house for an evening.
Elegant and chic wedding decorations: timeless and flowery
Because of the character of the venue, it's essential to choose the right flowers for your wedding. To preserve the environment, it's important to follow the seasonality of each flower. Peonies, roses, carnations, ranunculus... Ask your floral designer for advice.
To keep the mood in line, select flowers in the colors of your theme. The watchwords are coherence and harmony. What we like best are the exploded, unstructured arrangements, giving your wedding a slightly less strict feel.
A few decorative objects to choose from
Would you like to add a few timeless elements to complete your decor? The trend is towards materials such as plexiglass and glass. Transparency reflects beauty and enlarges spaces. Recapture this transparency by selecting, for example, a gilded antique mirror as a tabletop. To create an intimate, enchanting and romantic atmosphere at nightfall, think of light: emphasize candles, lights and candlesticks on your tables (timeless!), and guirlandes guinguette as a starry sky above your heads.
Take care to protect your tablecloths from wax drips.
Uncluttered stationery
The first time your guests discover the general atmosphere of your wedding is when they receive your invitations. It's from here that most of them will decide what to wear on the day. So it's important to get the message across right from the start: this will be an elegant, refined and romantic wedding.
Choosing paper for wedding invitations
First of all, choose a thick, textured paper in a sober color such as white or beige. Your text should be clear and legible, not crowded so as to give space between each piece of information. What's more, your guests will appreciate embossed gold or black lettering. We're particularly keen on invitations with calligraphic writing, or those with a streamlined look: elegance is often found in simplicity!
Think it's too simple? Don't hesitate to recall details of your wedding day through fine illustrations, such as a caricature of your reception venue. Personalize with a wax-stamped envelope. Personalized or not, this detail is a reminder of the elegant letters of the 17th century.
Think coherence and harmony: all the elements of your stationery should be similar, from place cards to thank-you notes.
Chic, romantic outfits and accessories
Gone are the days of lace and tulle-laden princess dresses. What we're seeing now are straight, airy cuts, with simple lines and discreet details. Choose a wedding dress to match your personality and your mood. Listen to your instincts, and you'll be all the more elegant for it.
Attention to detail and accessories for a chic and elegant wedding
Because refined details also come with accessories. From head to toe, you'll be the epitome of pure elegance.
Here are a few examples of accessories that emphasize class and refinement:
- A traditional veil with lace details
- A chignon with a comb
- Light make-up that lasts all night, revealing your natural beauty
- Pearls in your ears
- A necklace and bracelet with slender lines (if the dress allows it, or think of the back necklace, very trendy and can be worn with great elegance!).
- Detailed, uncluttered shoes (colorful shoes are in!)
Gentlemen will find their masculine presence in a sumptuous bow tie, a tailored suit, a fine watch and cufflinks.
Don't forget that the most important thing is to create your wedding decoration and theme according to your personality and that of your other half. Your wedding will be all the more unique and a reflection of you. Any questions left? Contact a wedding planner for personalized advice.
